Network Rail - Page 31

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Whitby issues new challenge to Ordsall Chord

Benefits of Network Rail’s £150 million Ordsall Chord project stressed as yet another challenge from civil engineer Mark Whitby as to the scheme’s legality.

22 Jan

On December 31 2015, the clear slump and two main cracks in the sea wall conveying formation of the main Dover–London line outside Shakespeare Cliff Tunnel. DAVID STAINES.

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Task force established to rebuild damaged Kent line

A task force has been formed to help with the work to rebuild the line between Dover and Folkestone.

21 Jan

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Edinburgh Gateway on course for December opening

Network Rail says that poor weather affecting Scotland has not delayed progress of Edinburgh Gateway station, and that it remains on course to open in December.

21 Jan

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Storms cause more misery for the UK rail network

Parts of the rail network remain closed as a result of severe weather conditions recorded over the Christmas period and early 2016.

20 Jan

An aerial view of Lamington Viaduct. NETWORK RAIL.

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West Coast Main Line shut until March

Damage to key viaduct on section between Carlisle and Glasgow found to be worse than first thought

18 Jan

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Consultations indicate further delays to rail projects

Network Rail’s review of delivery for GWML electrification has been completed with details included in the Enhancement Delivery Plan update to be published soon

18 Jan

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High speed handbacks

New advanced engineering techniques enabled trains to run at higher speeds following Network Rail’s £150 million Christmas engineering programme.

13 Jan

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Cooklin’s career takes new route

Susan Cooklin has switched roles to become Network Rail’s new route services director.

13 Jan

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Sunday closures at Victoria for latest upgrade works

Manchester Victoria station will close on Sundays from January 24 to April 17, as Network Rail’s £1 billion-plus investment in the north of England continues.

13 Jan

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Cheshire lines to close for bridge works

Network Rail' £17 million refurbishment of four bridges and two viaducts in Cheshire, requires 11-day closure of Crewe-Manchester and Sandbach-Northwich lines.

1 Jan

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Leeds Southern Entrance due to open

The Leeds Station Southern Entrance is due to open on January 3.

1 Jan

Feature

Hendy means business at Network Rail

In the previous issue of RailReview, rail leaders set out their priorities to SIR PETER HENDY CBE. Here, he replies exclusively about the challenges he faces

Policy 1 Jan

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Dover-Folkestone closed for up to two months

The railway between Dover Priory and Folkestone Central is currently closed following severe damage to a sea wall at Dover. It could be shut for two months.

29 Dec

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Chiltern line reopens after Banbury project completed

The Chiltern main line reopened on time after Network Rail’s Orange Army completed two days of upgrade work near Banbury on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

29 Dec